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Consider the following statements regarding cyclones: 1. The engine of an extra-tropical cyclone is latent heat, whereas the engine of a tropical cyclone is condensation of air due to frontal uplift. 2. Dissipation of an extra-tropical cyclone occurs due to occlusion, whereas a tropical cyclone dissipates due to the moisture supply being cut-off. 3. Usually, the direction of movement of an extra-tropical cyclone is from west to east and that of a tropical cyclone is from east to west. 4. The area of impact of a tropical cyclone is much larger than that of an extra-tropical cyclone. Which of the above statements are correct?
Correct Answer: (d)
Official keyThis question appeared in the GPSC Prelims 2026 examination (GS). It is Question 116 out of 200 questions in this paper.
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